Constitutional Council Fails to Convene Meeting to Appoint Chief Justice 22 Days After Vacancy
Summary
The Constitutional Council in Nepal has not convened a meeting to appoint a new Chief Justice 22 days after the position became vacant following mandatory retirement.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has not called a Constitutional Council meeting 22 days after the Chief Justice position became vacant.
- The vacancy arose after Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut retired due to age limits on Chait 17.
- The Judicial Council recommended six senior judges for the new Chief Justice on Falgun 21.
- The Parliamentary Hearing Committee is formed, but the Chief Justice appointment process remains stalled awaiting opposition party's parliamentary leader selection.
